Project Manager - Project Execution

PTAG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Project Manager for their San Francisco Bay location. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience managing high-voltage transmission and substations, and will be responsible for leading projects from initiation through delivery. The role requires strong stakeholder management and communication skills, along with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $180,000 - $185,000, working on-site Monday through Friday, with no remote option.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing high-voltage transmission and/or substation capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience within regulated Investor-Owned Utility (IOU) environments.
• Solid understanding of cost management, earned value, and capital forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission and substation capital projects through all project phases.
• Monitor and control performance using schedule and cost metrics.
• Serve as primary interface between utility stakeholders and contractors.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Primavera P6

Job description

Project Manager – San Francisco Bay, CA – Full Time – ID# 6765

Are you ready to make an impact in the Power industry? Join PTAG, a leading Project Management Advisory & Services firm, recognized across North America for helping world-class clients deliver major capital projects successfully.

We are seeking a Project Manager to support our growing team in San Francisco Bay, CA. In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving project excellence, collaborating with industry leaders, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across complex initiatives.

About PTAG

At PTAG, we help our clients plan, manage, and execute their most challenging projects with innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

Our mission

Help our clients achieve successful delivery and efficient operation of their capital projects.

Our vision

Support global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their major initiatives.

Our Values Include

• Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers, and clients is always the top priority.
• Collaboration: We build true partnerships with clients and service providers.
• Leadership: We elevate project performance through the application of best practices.
• Accountability: We take responsibility for every aspect of our engagements.
• Client Satisfaction: We strive for 100% satisfaction on every project.
• Integrity: We believe in open and transparent communication at all levels.

Role & Responsibilities

In this role, you will support the engineering execution and lifecycle management of high‑voltage transmission line and substation integration projects.

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead transmission and substation capital projects through initiation, planning, execution, commissioning, and close‑out.
• Define and manage project scope, WBS structures, cost baselines, and schedule integration.
• Oversee outage‑driven project sequencing and energization planning.
• Monitor and control performance using schedule and cost metrics (SPI, CPI, EVM).
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks in high‑visibility utility environments.
• Ensure alignment between engineering deliverables, procurement timelines, and field execution.

Transmission & Utility Execution

• Manage projects involving high‑voltage transmission (115 kV+), substation builds, expansions, or major upgrades.
• Coordinate transmission line rebuilds, underground segments, reconductoring, and associated substation tie‑ins.
• Provide oversight of construction, commissioning, and energization readiness.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, regulatory requirements, and interconnection processes.
• Support wildfire mitigation, grid resiliency, and modernization initiatives where applicable.

Stakeholder & Governance Management

• Serve as primary interface between utility stakeholders, contractors, engineering teams, and regulatory bodies.
• Lead project governance meetings, executive reporting, and performance reviews.
• Ensure adherence to IOU capital governance processes and reporting cadence.
• Resolve cross‑functional conflicts and remove execution barriers.
• Support audits, documentation controls, and regulatory reviews.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion safety‑first execution in live utility environments.
• Enforce Quality, Environmental, and Health & Safety standards.
• Ensure permitting, compliance, and funding requirements are met.
• Maintain disciplined change control processes.

Qualifications / Requirements

• 10+ years of experience managing high‑voltage transmission and/or substation capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience within regulated Investor‑Owned Utility (IOU) environments.
• Strong experience managing outage‑driven construction projects.
• Experience leading matrixed teams across engineering, construction, procurement, and project controls.
• Solid understanding of cost management, earned value, and capital forecasting.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within complex capital portfolios.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management capability.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification or P.Eng designation.
• Experience supporting wildfire mitigation, undergrounding, or grid modernization programs.
• Experience managing data center interconnection or mission‑critical infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with SAP, EcoSys, Primavera P6, or similar capital governance tools.

Mandatory Experience Alignment (Non‑Negotiable)

• Direct experience managing 115 kV+ transmission or major substation projects.
• Experience operating within regulated IOU governance environments.
• Exposure to outage‑based project sequencing and energization planning.

Candidates without high‑voltage utility experience will not be considered.

Location & Work Model

• Primary locations: San Jose, Oakland, Sacramento, and greater San Francisco Bay Area.
• Work schedule: On‑site/field‑based, Monday–Friday, 40+ hours per week.
• Remote work: Not available at this stage.

Salary Range for Role $180,000 - $185,000

Compensation at PTAG varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

Why Join PTAG?

At PTAG, you’ll be part of a dynamic, growing consulting firm that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation.

Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and capital projects.

• Exposure to industry‑leading clients and partners.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• A culture that values safety, accountability, and excellence.

PTAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

PTAG uses AI‑enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including reviewing applications against job‑related criteria. These tools are used to assist our recruiters. All hiring decisions are made by PTAG recruiters and hiring managers.